Those who can claim following accidents caused by the defective switch installed in some GM cars are the families of those killed, plus injured survivors. The scheme will not only compensate those who were travelling in the GM cars themselves, but also victims in other vehicles who were involved in the same accident or any pedestrians.
The compensation plan will only pay out for those driving small GM cars which were involved in a recall for the faulty ignition switch this year, and not other GM vehicles involved in subsequent recalls.
In order to claim, the switch must have been at fault, which is evidenced by the airbag failing to deploy, and anyone who claims under the scheme will have to agree not to pursue General Motors for any further payment.
It cannot be denied that proving the switch was at fault may not be easy, as many of the vehicles have been destroyed and many accidents happened a long time ago. Hence while the investigation teams may have information available, such as the speed before the accident, whether the brakes worked, and the seat belts locked, often they will have to rely on police and insurance company reports instead.
Recall
If you, or someone you know, have been injured in a serious car accident in South Carolina involving a car which was subject to a recall, please contact us today at (864) 280-7660 or contact us online, so we can schedule your free initial consultation and get you on you the financial compensation you deserve.
